German part of Switzerland
Discover the German part of Switzerland
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Piz Gloria, Birg and Mürren: a day at the Schilthorn
I’m continuing to bring you the highlights of my travels in German-speaking Switzerland. So today, I’m taking you to the Schilthorn, to discover Piz Gloria, Birg and Mürren. The what? The Schilthorn is a 2,970-meter-high peak in the Bernese Alps, overlooking…
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How do I get to the Jungfraujoch, the roof of Europe?
In February, I spent a weekend in Interlaken, Switzerland. The weather was really uncertain, so it was difficult to envisage any outdoor activities. But then, as luck would have it, the fine weather returned. So it’s decided: today, we’re going to…
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The Rhine Falls in Switzerland: a real highlight
I’m delighted to bring you this article on the Rhine Falls in the German-speaking Swiss canton of Schaffhausen. The Rhine Falls are the largest in Europe in terms of volume of water discharged (in Switzerland, the largest, really?). A good opportunity…